Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Respiratory Care Practitioner Specialist / Emergency Transport
Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
NATIONAL LEADERS IN PEDIATRIC CARERanked among the top 10 pediatric hospitals in the nation, Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) provides the best care for kids in California.
Here world-class experts in medicine, education and research work together to deliver family-centered care half a million times each year. From primary to complex critical care, more than 350 programs and services are offered, each one specially designed for children.
The CHLA of the future is brighter than can be imagined. Investments in technology, research and innovation will create care that is personal, convenient and empowering. Our scientists will work with clinical experts to take laboratory discoveries and create treatments that are a perfect match for every patient. And together, CHLA team members will turn health care into health transformation.
Join a hospital where the work you do will matter-to you, to your colleagues, and above all, to our patients and families. The work will be challenging, but always rewarding.
It's Work That Matters.
Overview
Join our dynamic Emergency Transport Team at Children Hospital Los Angeles as a Respiratory Care Practitioner Specialist, performing critical respiratory care in diverse environments, including ambulances, helicopters, and fixed-wing aircraft. We are seeking an experienced and dedicated professional capable of delivering top-tier care in high-stress, fast-paced scenarios.
Purpose Statement/Position Summary:
The Respiratory Care Practitioner Specialist will:• Deliver advanced respiratory care to neonatal, pediatric, and critical patients during emergency transport.• Perform procedures such as endotracheal intubation, needle thoracotomy, umbilical vessel catheterization, and intraosseous line placement.• Collaborate effectively with medical teams while working independently when required.• Adapt to changing environments including ground and air transports, following safety protocols.• Deliver advanced respiratory care to neonatal, pediatric, and critical patients during emergency transport.• Perform procedures such as endotracheal intubation, needle thoracotomy, umbilical vessel catheterization, and intraosseous line placement.• Collaborate effectively with medical teams while working independently when required.7• Adapt to changing environments including ground and air transports, following safety protocols.
Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience:• Minimum of 3 years of experience in tertiary PICU, NICU, or CTICU.
Education/Licensure/Certifications:• Graduate of an AMA-approved respiratory care program.• Possess a valid Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license from the state of California upon hire, with additional licenses from Nevada, Hawaii, and Arizona to be obtained within one year.• Must hold the Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist (NPS) certification.• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).• Certified Neonatal Pediatric Transport (C-NPT) certification to be obtained within one year.Physical Demands:• Able to stand, sit, walk, and climb for extended periods.• Ability to perform static pushing, pulling, and lifting using proper body mechanics.• Capable of lifting 45 pounds from floor to waist and 24 pounds from floor to overhead.• Must wear special footwear, uniforms, and head protection during all transport missions.Additional Requirements:• Current weight must not exceed 226 pounds when wearing full flight suit and steel-toed shoes.• Weight will be measured upon hire and quarterly thereafter, in compliance with FAA regulations for helicopter flights.Hours:
Full-time (3- 12-hour Nightshifts) 1900-0730am with variable days.
Pay Scale Information
USD $72,176.00 - USD $124,384.00
CHLA values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. Final determination of a successful candidate's starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to education and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates that exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. CHLA looks forward to introducing you to our world-class organization where we create hope and build healthier futures.
Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) is a leader in pediatric and adolescent health both here and across the globe. As a premier Magnet teaching hospital, you'll find an environment that's alive with learning, rooted in care and compassion, and home to thought leadership and unwavering support. CHLA is dedicated to creating hope and building healthier futures - for our patients, as well as for you and your career!
CHLA has been affiliated with the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California since 1932.
At Children's Hospital Los Angeles, our work matters. And so do each and every one of our valued team members. CHLA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other legally protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. We will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of state and local laws, including the LA City Fair Chance Ordinance and SF Fair Chance Ordinance.
Qualified Applicants with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodation under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact CHLA Human Resources if you need assistance completing the application process.
Diversity inspires innovation. Our experiences, perspectives and backgrounds allow us to better serve our patients and create a strong community at CHLA.
Emergency Transport
Here world-class experts in medicine, education and research work together to deliver family-centered care half a million times each year. From primary to complex critical care, more than 350 programs and services are offered, each one specially designed for children.
The CHLA of the future is brighter than can be imagined. Investments in technology, research and innovation will create care that is personal, convenient and empowering. Our scientists will work with clinical experts to take laboratory discoveries and create treatments that are a perfect match for every patient. And together, CHLA team members will turn health care into health transformation.
Join a hospital where the work you do will matter-to you, to your colleagues, and above all, to our patients and families. The work will be challenging, but always rewarding.
It's Work That Matters.
Overview
Join our dynamic Emergency Transport Team at Children Hospital Los Angeles as a Respiratory Care Practitioner Specialist, performing critical respiratory care in diverse environments, including ambulances, helicopters, and fixed-wing aircraft. We are seeking an experienced and dedicated professional capable of delivering top-tier care in high-stress, fast-paced scenarios.
Purpose Statement/Position Summary:
The Respiratory Care Practitioner Specialist will:• Deliver advanced respiratory care to neonatal, pediatric, and critical patients during emergency transport.• Perform procedures such as endotracheal intubation, needle thoracotomy, umbilical vessel catheterization, and intraosseous line placement.• Collaborate effectively with medical teams while working independently when required.• Adapt to changing environments including ground and air transports, following safety protocols.• Deliver advanced respiratory care to neonatal, pediatric, and critical patients during emergency transport.• Perform procedures such as endotracheal intubation, needle thoracotomy, umbilical vessel catheterization, and intraosseous line placement.• Collaborate effectively with medical teams while working independently when required.7• Adapt to changing environments including ground and air transports, following safety protocols.
Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience:• Minimum of 3 years of experience in tertiary PICU, NICU, or CTICU.
Education/Licensure/Certifications:• Graduate of an AMA-approved respiratory care program.• Possess a valid Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license from the state of California upon hire, with additional licenses from Nevada, Hawaii, and Arizona to be obtained within one year.• Must hold the Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist (NPS) certification.• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).• Certified Neonatal Pediatric Transport (C-NPT) certification to be obtained within one year.Physical Demands:• Able to stand, sit, walk, and climb for extended periods.• Ability to perform static pushing, pulling, and lifting using proper body mechanics.• Capable of lifting 45 pounds from floor to waist and 24 pounds from floor to overhead.• Must wear special footwear, uniforms, and head protection during all transport missions.Additional Requirements:• Current weight must not exceed 226 pounds when wearing full flight suit and steel-toed shoes.• Weight will be measured upon hire and quarterly thereafter, in compliance with FAA regulations for helicopter flights.Hours:
Full-time (3- 12-hour Nightshifts) 1900-0730am with variable days.
Pay Scale Information
USD $72,176.00 - USD $124,384.00
CHLA values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. Final determination of a successful candidate's starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to education and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates that exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. CHLA looks forward to introducing you to our world-class organization where we create hope and build healthier futures.
Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) is a leader in pediatric and adolescent health both here and across the globe. As a premier Magnet teaching hospital, you'll find an environment that's alive with learning, rooted in care and compassion, and home to thought leadership and unwavering support. CHLA is dedicated to creating hope and building healthier futures - for our patients, as well as for you and your career!
CHLA has been affiliated with the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California since 1932.
At Children's Hospital Los Angeles, our work matters. And so do each and every one of our valued team members. CHLA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other legally protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. We will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of state and local laws, including the LA City Fair Chance Ordinance and SF Fair Chance Ordinance.
Qualified Applicants with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodation under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact CHLA Human Resources if you need assistance completing the application process.
Diversity inspires innovation. Our experiences, perspectives and backgrounds allow us to better serve our patients and create a strong community at CHLA.
Emergency Transport